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Questions
List two major harmful effects of the following:
Pesticides such as DDT used in agriculture.
List one major harmful effect of each of the following:
Pesticides such as DDT used in agriculture.
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Solution
- Pesticides kill soil microbes, which are responsible for recycling the nutrients in the soil.
- Pesticides can enter the food chain and affect the health of humans and animals. They can damage the lungs and central nervous system, cause failures of reproductive organs, and cause dysfunctions of the immune system, endocrine system, and exocrine system, as well as potential cancer risks and birth defects.
Notes
Students should refer to the answer according to their questions.
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